Carbon Smart Ag

With just under a week to go, it is time to secure your spot at the 2025 Organics in the Ozarks. Taking place at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center.

The schedule is complete and we are excited to welcome you all to the event. Secure your spot today!

https://moaorganic.org/shop/moa-event-registration/organics-in-the-ozarks-2025/

And Join us for a field walk the night before at Millsap Farm in Springfield, MO from 6-8pm.
Farmer Curtis Millsap will be talking about summer crop rotation in a diversified vegetable farm, MOA staff will be on hand to discuss available programs for farmers.
This event is FREE, but Registration is preferred

https://moaorganic.org/shop/uncategorized/summer-crop-rotations-with-millsap-farm-moa/

And a special thank you to all of our sponsors!
Buehler Organics, Missouri Rural Crisis Center, Carbon Smart Ag, Majestic Milling Company, NeCo Seed Farms, Inc., Vital Farms

Nick Cuchetti, a Certified Crop Adviser based in Missouri, said this partnership comes at a critical time.

“With the significant funding for conservation programs under the Inflation Reduction Act, we’re seeing an unprecedented amount of money flowing into the hands of farmers and landowners to implement regenerative practices,” he said. “This move will ensure that we capitalize on the available resources to drive real, meaningful change on the ground."

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Our very own Nick Cuchetti was recently quoted in the American Society of Agronomy on his thoughts on streamlining of TSP certification process. Nick is a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) and Technical Service Provider (TSP) working in multiple states, especially Missouri.

https://www.agronomy.org/news/media-releases/releases/2024/1023/1501/

“The current study adds to this understanding by demonstrating that biochar can selectively attract certain beneficial fungi, potentially offering a targeted approach to improving soil health.”

https://naturalsciencenews.com/article/2208?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0L9GLqKipDr2BH_mR9M0Wo7275qNgWj1_rAW2xG9QGAMpGn9vNVmGJS8E_aem_AXTLaWMh6kl4q18kzjsway1oaFwAPGiM57H62sFhf3Xo7br2XZ93GXjDekddb5VontYPN6l7J7S13GjlhsOhBRby

Biochar Attracts Beneficial Soil Fungi in Farmlands Recent research reveals that biochar selectively attracts Paraglomus fungi, enhancing soil health and crop yields. This discovery is pivotal for optimizing biochar use in agriculture, offering a sustainable way to boost nutrient availability and improve soil properties.

Need help from a Technical Service Provider (TSP) for NRCS programs? We can assist! Give us a call and lets discuss your project.

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